I don't even understand how there aren't any comments on this song yet, but I feel ever so grateful to be the first. The Shrew is one of Zach Condon's favorite works [as noted by hmi on release] and whatever reason he has is probably much more personal, but I can't help but give credit where credit is due. The horn fanfare on this track is amazing, and his vocals are so sharp and cut in at exactly the right time. As far as the meaning is concerned, I don't want it to seem convoluted, so I'll keep my thoughts simple. The shrew, by definition, is a temperamental woman. Specific events or symbols are difficult for me to pick out, but obviously they've been together a while. The stable becoming retired may be a symbol for the end of a relationship, a home, a way of life. Whatever the meaning I can't help but think of the lines from Cherbourg:
A fall from you is a long way down, but Ive found a better way out.
I don't even understand how there aren't any comments on this song yet, but I feel ever so grateful to be the first. The Shrew is one of Zach Condon's favorite works [as noted by hmi on release] and whatever reason he has is probably much more personal, but I can't help but give credit where credit is due. The horn fanfare on this track is amazing, and his vocals are so sharp and cut in at exactly the right time. As far as the meaning is concerned, I don't want it to seem convoluted, so I'll keep my thoughts simple. The shrew, by definition, is a temperamental woman. Specific events or symbols are difficult for me to pick out, but obviously they've been together a while. The stable becoming retired may be a symbol for the end of a relationship, a home, a way of life. Whatever the meaning I can't help but think of the lines from Cherbourg:
A fall from you is a long way down, but Ive found a better way out.